NLRA 2021-4

National Lab Research Announcement

Leveraging the ISS National Lab to Enable Digital Engagement For K-12 and Higher Education

The purpose of this ISS National Lab Research Announcement (NLRA) is to solicit applications for programs, products, and public-private partnerships focused on educational objectives related to the ISS National Lab. This announcement is open to U.S.-based entities (academic, government, commercial, not-for-profit institutions) seeking to establish or expand programs and products in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for students of all ages.

NLRA / NSF Solicitation #:
NLRA 2021-4

NLRA Open Period:
2/23/2021 – 5/24/2021

Strategic Focus:
Education and
Workforce Development

Research Area:

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Students from Valley Christian High School presented details on their investigation that launced onboard SpaceX CRS-14.

Students from Valley Christian High School presented details on their investigation that launced onboard SpaceX CRS-14.

Concepts submitted in response to this announcement must specifically state how proposed initiatives will target and reach underrepresented demographics—and must also address at least one of the following goals:

  • Expanding ISS National Lab programs and offerings to increase participation in and/or digital engagement with existing or new partner programs.
  • Creating higher-education initiatives that enable students to explore education, background, pathways, and career opportunities associated with space-based research and development or the commercialization of low Earth orbit.
  • Digitizing space-themed K-12 or higher-education programming.

Steps to Applying for This Research Opportunity

This solicitation is open to U.S.-based institutions (academic, government, commercial, or nonprofit) with a vested interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and workforce development.

This research announcement will follow a two-step proposal submission process. Before being invited to submit a full proposal, all interested investigators must first complete and submit for review a Step 1: Concept Summary.

** Please verify that none of the information submitted is subject to the export control laws of the United States, such as the EAR or the ITAR; if any information is subject to such laws, please mark all pages containing such information and identify the appropriate export control jurisdiction and classification. **

Thank you for your interest in conducting research leveraging the ISS National Lab! For questions regarding this research announcement, please contact info@ISSNationalLab.org and reference NLRA2021-4 in the subject line.